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Washington State conned out of a likely ‘hundreds of millions of dollars’ by Nigerian scammers
As jobless figures skyrocket during the coronavirus pandemic, officials in Washington State may have lost “hundreds of millions of dollars” to fraudsters filing bogus unemployment claims – all the way from Nigeria.
May 22, 2020 15:06
USA News
On-field tragedy: Nigerian football player dies after colliding with opponent
A Nigeria Professional League (NPL) football game ended up in tragedy after Nasarawa United player Chieme Martins passed away following an on-pitch collision.
Mar 9, 2020 15:09
Sport News
Africa’s largest oil nation could see production drop 35%
Africa’s largest oil producer could see oil production fall by 35 percent as low oil prices and regulatory uncertainty threaten to prompt oil majors to postpone final investment decisions.
Feb 16, 2020 06:43
Business News
US targeting of Nigeria: Is it really about terrorist problem or is America fearful of Africa’s first superpower emerging?
The US is punishing Nigeria amid a current humanitarian crisis where the West African nation is grappling with a violent terrorist problem in the form of Boko Haram; a terrorist entity that the US indirectly helped rise to power.
Jan 30, 2020 16:21
Blaze rips through Lagos street market as traders race against time to save their goods (PHOTOS, VIDEOS)
Footage of a blaze at a popular market on Lagos Island has surfaced on social media; it reportedly shows desperate traders flinging their goods off balconies as the inferno races towards them.
Jan 29, 2020 11:50
World News
At least 6 people killed after multiple pipeline explosions rip through Lagos suburb (VIDEOS)
At least six people, including two children, have reportedly died after a pipeline exploded in the Ipaja area of Lagos, Nigeria early Thursday morning. Authorities are on the scene attempting to bring multiple fires under control.
Dec 5, 2019 11:52
World News